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As of 6/1/09, the federal govt required a passport to visit the Caribbean. The purpose of this law is to
make travel easier for people returning to the U.S.
protect American citizens who travel frequently overseas
improve national security through better control of U.S. Borders
increase American trade with western-hemisphere nations
2
Why would political candidates use digital communications during election campaigns?
to share ideas directly with voters
to avoid participating in political debates
to hide information from the mainstream media
to save money on campaign posters
3
Which issue would a candidate focus on to address the concerns of senior citizen voters?
college tuition aid
commuter carpool lanes
local curfew laws
social security benefits
4
What is one benefit of an open primary?
It allows those who have not registered to vote to have a voice
It allows those not associated with any particular political party to vote
It limits voter choice to the candidates of two main political parties
It expands voting to those under the age of 18
5
Which one of these involves a tort involving negligence?
The roofer was bitten by Mr. Jones's dog whil working at the house
Mr. Jones failed to pay the roofer after the work was completed
Mr. Jones did not sign a written agreement to have his roof repaired
The roofer never finished the work on Mr. Jones's House
6
What case is similar to Bethel v. Fraser, where the court ruled schools can limit students speech when it is offensive?
Brown v Board of Education
New Jersey v TLO
Tinker v DesMoines
Plessy v Ferguson
7
The primary purpose of a political action committee (PAC) is to
promote laws designed to improve the economy
keep citizens informed about political issues
monitor the actions of elected officials
raise money for political campaigns
8
When the population of state increases significantly from one census to another, the likely effect will be
the state will have fewer eligible voters
The state will gain a member in the US House of Represntatives
The state will gain power in the US Senate.
the state will receive less tax revenue
9
Which specific action is protected by the US Bill of Rights?
a journalist publishing an article exposing government corruption
a local business owner refusing to pay taxes
a student signing up for a foreign exchange program
a female citizen registering to vote in a local election
10
What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) on the United States?
The U.S. Supreme Court can rle congressional laws unconstitutional
Federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases
Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights
11
Which one of these is not a characteristic of a command economy?
The government controls the means of production, including factories.
The laws of supply and demand are ignored.
The government owns land and natural resources of the country
The government provides small business loans to encourage entrepreneurship.
12
Which principle of government is demonstrated by the idea that the Constitution was created by men, for men?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
13
Which headline illustrates civil law?
Suspect Arrested in Local Fast Food Restaurant Burglary
Mother Sues Grocery Store After Slipping on Spill
Grand Jury Hands Down Two Count Indictment
Man Accepts Plea Bargain While Awaiting Trial
14
Which type of government is most likely the focus of this image?
dictatorship
constitutional monarchy
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
15
Which principle of government is demonstrated when the President appoints a judge and the Senate approves the judge?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
separation of power
16
"The US President Signs Agreement with European Country to Purchase New Military Technology"
The President wants to punish foreign leaders for human rights violations
The President wants to force democratic reforms in authoritarian countries
The President wants to protect national security of the US
The President wants to support focus on science education in the US
17
Which headline illustrates a power of local government?
Plan Developed for Garbage and Litter Clean-up
New Requirements Enacted for Driving Licenses
Post Offices to Close for Federal Holiday
Constitution Amended to Change Voting Age
18
What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the Presidency?
Incumbents will spend more time on future election campaigns
Fewer proposed bills will received party support
There will be fewer conflicts over new legislation
New appointments will be made to state government positions
19
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?
establishing military bases in state capitals
negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
drafting citizens for military service
requiring states to teach a specific curriculum
20
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
College Students Sign Petition to Support Lowering Voting Age
West Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S. Senator
Activitists Protest Recent Cuts in Spending
Poll Shows Florida Citizens favor ending Cuban Trade Embargo
21
Which principle of government is used when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
federalism
judicial review
individual rights
representative democracy
22
What is the main reason that fundraisers are important for a candidate for public office?
to provide personal income for the candidate during a campaign
to help pay for advertising and personal appearances
to guarantee the candidate wins the election
to help pay for the needs and wants of citizens
23
Why would Congress plan to pass legislation to prevent the use of the internet to steal personal information?
to provide due process rights to individuals illegally copying software
to protect the public from becoming victims of identity fraud
to strengthen regulations on the content of advertising
to encourage more business investment in technology
24
A person accused of a crime and being held without formal charges is described in which part of the Constitution?
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States...are citizens..."
"The right of the people to be secure...against unreasonable search and .."
"In prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial..."
"No-one shall be deprived of life, LIBERTY, or .., without due process..."
25
Which newspaper headline provides the best example of limited government?
Individual Donates Money to Political Campaign
Supreme Court Justice Retires After Ten Years on Bench
Military Dictator Refuses to Give Up Power
Senator Indicted for Accepting a Bribe
26
Which of these would most likely be tried as a civil case?
shoplifting
breach of contract
burglary
automobile theft
27
Which headline provide the best examples of diplomacy?
Senate Confirms Ambassador Nominations
Secretary of State Negotiates Alliance with Mexico
Department of State Issues International Travel Warning
President Imposes Economic Sanctions on North Korea
28
When a law is passed to raise minimum wage for employees, the socioeconomic goal of the law is to promote
productivity
equity
growth
freedom
29
Which situation is a violation of the due process clause of the 5th Amendment to the US Constitution?
blocking publication of a student-run newspaper
issuing a subpoena for records in a criminal case
holding a suspect in jail without charges
denying a bank loan to a couple based on race
30
Which government action would encouruage population growth in Maryland?
enacting stricter labor regulations
funding renewal projects in urban areas
designating land for a national partk
decreasing the budget for public transportation
31
Agents from the FBI have arrested a suspect for many bank robberies. Before charging the suspect, the govt must first
receive an indictment from a grand jury
select an attorney for the defendant
assign a judge to hear the case
provide the court with a written confession
32
When a person is denied a job based on race, gender, or religion, it is considered a violation of
writ of habeas corpus
consent of the governed
eminent domain
equal protection
33
The goal of a program is to encourage the use of vehicles that use alternative fuels. What is the program's purpose?
to decide how many cars are on the road
to increase commuter use of cars as a primary source of transportation
to reduce pollution from emissions
to reduce the price of fuel
34
What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) on the United States?
Federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases
The U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional
Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights
35
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would most likely be involved in which situation?
the creation of an international trade agreement
a military attack on a member country
the establishment of global environamental regulations
an economic recession in a member country
36
Which two types of governments are generally considered to be the most efficient in their decision-making processes?
representative and direct democracy
dictatorship and oligarchy
37
Which type of government provides the best protection of individual rights?
dictatorship
parliamentary democracy
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
38
Which of these would be a viotation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
operating segregated restaurants
opening minority owned businesses
forming women's rights organizations
lobbying political officials
